Mcdonalds 4142

3828 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231

American

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Mcdonalds 4142 has six inspections in the public record. Mcdonalds 4142 was last inspected on Aug 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the end of the cook line”, showing up three times.

Mcdonalds 4142's latest score of 86 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe faucet at the mop sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touch a trash can then handle a raw shell egg without changing gloves.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic spoons in the handwashing sink near the ice cream machine. The operator removed the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee handwashing signs at all hand sinks in the kitchen.

31B-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the nozzles at the self-serve soda machine soiled with a black mold like substance.

22-02-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice cream machine. The operator placed a trash can near the sink. **Corrected On-Site**

33-38-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the end of the cook line near the office. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink near the mop sink. Operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer at the end of the cook line.

14-69-4

Oct 27, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inside of handwash sink in dish area blocked and inaccessible. Operator removed items making sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed lime scale build up on top of dish machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in floor near water heater.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on door of walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slime like substance around smoothie dispensing area. Observed debris build up on sundae topping dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage. Observed leak in vent above cashier area.

36-32-5

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed fryer cleaning equipment stored on top of cooler designated for raw food staging only. **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds 4142 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds 4142 on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds 4142?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the end of the cook line” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds 4142.

How does Mcdonalds 4142 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Mcdonalds 4142 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Mcdonalds 4142's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds 4142 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 4142 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mcdonalds 4142 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds 4142 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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